Drunk Dragon to get a new home

[Vance Wood]

I knew the day was going to come when I was going to have to find a new pot for this tree. I am posting a photo of the combination of the two and see what you think. I hope you forgive the lousy photo I hope to get a better shot tonight.

 

[AlainK]

I hope you forgive the lousy photo I hope to get a better shot tonight.

This is a really great tree, I love it.

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[M. Frary]

I knew the day was going to come when I was going to have to find a new pot for this tree. I am posting a photo of the combination of the two and see what you think. I hope you forgive the lousy photo I hope to get a better shot tonight.

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I like the plain pot it's in. But I can see wanting one a touch deeper. It will look good in that one though.
What about a slab Vance?

 

[vaibatron]

A second on the slab idea. This tree is uniquely suited for a something out of the ordinary.

With that said, It would look incredible potted in a shoe.

You can't loose!

 

[mattspinniken]

I apologize if you have posted before but do you mind giving a brief history of this tree. It is a stunner. I third the slab idea, and to be honest I think I like the current pot more than the one you are considering.

 

[Tieball]

I like the plain pot in the back. Wish you would have attached two photos....the second being the current flat pot. I don't particularly like the slab idea.

 

[Nwaite]

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[M. Frary]

I took this 2 years ago. Hope Vance doesn't mind. This is its current pot. I've got some pictures of this tree.

 

[Vance Wood]

You guys kind of share my love for this tree and yes I have been considering a slab for the tree. My problem is a slab is not an easy thing to encounter around here and I am not so sure I could pull off making one myself.

 

[GroveKeeper]

If you could find it, I think this tree would look amazing on a slab made of really pitty volcanic rock.

 

[Tieball]

If you could find it, I think this tree would look amazing on a slab made of really pitty volcanic rock.

What about really pitty feather rock? Here's a feather rock...just for reference. Easily drilled and carved...to exactly what shape might be wanted..easily sanded for a flat bottom or even leave some corners for low profile legs....but seriously...definitely wear full eye protection....and handling gloves. Available in Michigan. I should do something with my feather rock...its roughly 21 x 16 x 10".

 

[Adair M]

Vance, I think a slab would look good if you can get the root ball a bit thinner. It's already pretty mounded, and taking away the sides of the pot is going to make it look even more mounded.

I'm pretty sure you could get it thinner.

If you would rather not slab it, perhaps a wider (as in longer) oval forest planter might work.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

You could contact Dave to make one for you, to your specs...would be lighter and not too $$$.
http://www.bonsaitrees.com/detail.php?id=171&catid=5

 

[Vance Wood]

I appreciate all of your replies. I too have been thinking that a slab would be the best way to go and the down sides mentioned have been also considered, especially reducing the soil mound.

 

[klosi]

It's a very nicely done bonsai. I, as oppose to most opinions here, would love to see it in the pot you were intending to plant it in.

 

[sorce]

I like the old pot.

I like the new one too....
I love the feet....
But I don't think they work with this tree...too much action on action...
Though the deeper pot would help the planting height.


What's the size of the footprint?

I think we could find a slab.
Mike could carry it!

Second thought.....
It's kind of a low tree....
A slab will take it lower....
Stand?

I'd want to keep it displayable.
So Mike can go enjoy it again.
Without an appropriate stand,
A slab won't display it nice yet.

Sorce

 

[M. Frary]

I like the old pot.

I like the new one too....
I love the feet....
But I don't think they work with this tree...too much action on action...
Though the deeper pot would help the planting height.


What's the size of the footprint?

I think we could find a slab.
Mike could carry it!

Second thought.....
It's kind of a low tree....
A slab will take it lower....
Stand?

I'd want to keep it displayable.
So Mike can go enjoy it again.
Without an appropriate stand,
A slab won't display it nice yet.

Sorce

It's surprisingly heavy but I have carried it.
I would love this tree even if it were in a blue glazed pot!
But it does deserve a good pot. Whatever Vance decides upon it will still be spectacular.
I've watched people at the club show do the same thing I do. They look at all of the trees but stand there looking at this one the longest. Then after they have looked through once they go directly back and look again. And again.
I'll be down in July Vance. If it isn't too late I'll come help. I have to bring the wife down for our daughters wedding shower.
I'd rather come over and play in the dirt than do that. Anything but that.

 

[Vance Wood]

It's surprisingly heavy but I have carried it.
I would love this tree even if it were in a blue glazed pot!
But it does deserve a good pot. Whatever Vance decides upon it will still be spectacular.
I've watched people at the club show do the same thing I do. They look at all of the trees but stand there looking at this one the longest. Then after they have looked through once they go directly back and look again. And again.
I'll be down in July Vance. If it isn't too late I'll come help. I have to bring the wife down for our daughters wedding shower.
I'd rather come over and play in the dirt than do that. Anything but that.

You know your company and assistance is always welcome. Right now I am up to the arm pits involved in my Granddaughter's wedding which will be in two weeks.

 

[sorce]

You know your company and assistance is always welcome. Right now I am up to the arm pits involved in my Granddaughter's wedding which will be in two weeks.

2!

Put them monkey suits on boys!

Sorce

 

[M. Frary]

I'll be down a couple times for that wedding.
Weddings!
I'll let you know for sure when I'll be down and we'll get together.